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This month, our panel of experts look at laying LVT over existing tiles, fireplace renovation, spray foam insulation, walk-in shower advice and Community Infrastructure Levy exemption

MICHAEL HOLMES is a self-build expert and Director of content and product development at Homebuilding & Renovating

IAN ROCK is a chartered surveyor, founder of www.rightsurvey.co.uk and author of the Haynes Home Extensions Manual

LYDIA LUXFORD is an in-house plumber and customer services manager at Easy Bathrooms

SIAN ASTLEY is a TV interior designer, builder and serial renovator. You can read more about her latest projects at www.moregeous.com

PADDY LEIGHTON is co-founder of Greentherm Solutions Ltd, UK Distributors of Icynene Spray Foam